Green Roof Begins With PMR
And PMR began with Dow.
The sky’s the limit for roof designs that combine energy efficiency and sustainability. That’s why one of the fastest growing segments in the commercial roofing industry is the design and construction of “green” or landscaped roofs. When planning an earth-friendly green roof, a roof that leaves the membrane protected with energy-efficient, reusable STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation is an essential component.
Interested in learning more about green roof design? Check out Green Roof PMR – A Design Primer (1.2MB PDF) for installation details, including the correct placement of membrane, insulation, soil and drainage components.
3D Model For PMR Assembly – Green Roof Design (824KB)
This 3D Model uses Google SketchUp. Please visit the Google Web site to download SketchUp.
U.S.
| Project Specifications |
Recommended Dow Solution |
- Superior load-bearing capabilities
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- High compressive strength
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
|
- Suitable for applications with only foot traffic
- Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (5,760 psf)
- Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
- Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation |
- Suitable for more demanding loading
- Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (8,640 psf)
- Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
- Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation |
- Highest strength available
- Suitable for extremely high loading
- Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (14,400 psf)
- Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
- Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation |
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1.5"-3" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 60 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand PLAZAMATE Insulation |
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
|
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1.5"-3" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 60 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand PLAZAMATE Insulation |
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 40 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand ROOFMATE™ Insulation |
- Corrugated ribs on top of boards
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- 40 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand Ribbed ROOFMATE™ Insulation |
Canada
| Project Specifications |
Recommended Dow Solution |
- Superior load-bearing capabilities
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- High compressive strength
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
|
- Suitable applications with only foot traffic
- Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (5,760 psf)
- Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
- Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation |
- Suitable for more demanding loading
- Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (8,640 psf)
- Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
- Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation |
- Highest strength available
- Suitable for extremely high loading
- Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (14,400 psf)
- Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
- Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation |
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
|
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 40 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
|
STYROFOAM™ Brand ROOFMATE™ Insulation |
What’s up? If you’re not finding the roof and ceiling information you need, please let us know.
